Nurse Extern, Fwbh - Nursing Icu

NURSE EXTERN, FWBH - NURSING ICU at Froedtert Health

US: WI: WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

FTE: 0.3
Standard

Hours:

12.00

Shift: Shift 1
On-site

Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern provides routine care and assists patients with tasks related to the activities of daily living. Responsible to the Patient Care Director of the assigned unit and the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

If in a 4-year program, a minimum experience of two acute‑care medical‑surgical clinical rotations (or one medical‑surgical rotation and one relevant clinical rotation) from an accredited school of nursing is required. If in a 2‑year program or accelerated/direct entry, must be in or have completed one medical‑surgical clinical rotation along with relevant work experience. At least one rotation must have included medication administration.

Nursing courses/clinicals must provide theory, knowledge and experience in providing patient care, performing patient care procedures and techniques, and in performing physical assessments, gathering history data, developing nursing care plans and documenting medical records. Experience of six months or more as a nursing assistant is preferred.

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing prepared to take the NCLEX or waiting to retake the NCLEX exam for a second time.

Ability to read, write, understand, perform simple arithmetic, and follow directions related to basic patient care. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, and physicians in a courteous manner. Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers. Ability to show experience in 60 percent of essential functions. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80 percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks.

Ability to walk and stand for up to 80 percent of work time and to lift and position patients for up to 20 percent of work time.

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred, otherwise must provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course encompassing all criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA‑approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity – Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan – 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262‑439‑1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262‑439‑1961.

We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Internship

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care